Illuminated Manuscript 'The Annunciation from the Black Hours'

Taddeo Gaddi (Florence, Italy, ~ Annunciation ~ 1340 ~ Taddeo Gaddi was a medieval Italian painter and architect. He was the son of Gaddo di Zanobi, called Gaddo Gaddi. He was a member of Giotto's workshop from 1313 to when his master died.

The Archangel Raphael is one of the seven Archangels mentioned in The Bible, specifically in The Book of Tobit, (which not all religious groups consider to be canon). He is seen as a healer and guide, acting as an assistant to Death, as his …